Year 10 - History
The Viking conquest
Migrants in Britain, c800–present
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Unit Summary
In this unit, pupils learn about either migrants in Britain or medicine in Britain over a period of roughly 1000 years. They examine one of these themes, analysing the impact it had in Medieval, Early Modern, Industrial and Modern Britain, with a particular focus on change and continuity.
Lesson Summary
You will learn to explain the reasons for and impact of the Viking conquest on England, as well as the experiences of Viking settlers.
Key Notes
- The Vikings invaded England as it was a wealthy country and Scandinavia was overpopulated.
- At the 878 Battle of Edington, King Alfred defeated the Vikings which led to the creation of the Danelaw.
- In 1016, King Cnut became King of England; as king, he supported the Church and brought economic prosperity.
Vocabulary To Learn
- Scandinavia: collective term for the countries of northern Europe
- Danelaw: the area of England in the north and east controlled by the Vikings
- migrants: people who move into a new area or country
- assimilation: how far individuals or groups of immigrants adopt the culture, customs and values of the majority of people living in their new home country
- autonomy: how far individuals or groups of migrants hold onto the culture, customs and values of their homeland
Common Mistakes To Avoid
- All Vikings had the same experience of England, adopting very little of the local culture.
3 Quick Questions (With Answers)
1. Summarise this historical learning in two key ideas.
The Vikings invaded England as it was a wealthy country and Scandinavia was overpopulated. At the 878 Battle of Edington, King Alfred defeated the Vikings which led to the creation of the Danelaw.
2. Define this history term and explain why it matters in this topic. 'Scandinavia'
collective term for the countries of northern Europe.
3. Correct this common history misconception using evidence language.
Mistake: All Vikings had the same experience of England, adopting very little of the local culture. Correction: The Viking experience of England was nuanced, depending on where they settled some experienced great hostility. Some were also able to adopt local Christian practices while maintaining some of their pagan practices.
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- Case study: Liverpool in the 19th century Study Guide
- Case study: Viking York Study Guide
- England in the early modern period Study Guide
- European migration in the 18th and 19th centuries Study Guide
- Jewish migrants in the early modern period Study Guide
- Jewish migration in medieval England Study Guide
- Merchants and craftspeople in medieval England Study Guide
- Migration in medieval England Study Guide
- Migration to 18th and 19th century Britain Study Guide
- Migration to early modern England Study Guide
- Migration to modern Britain Study Guide
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- Post-war migration to Britain Study Guide
- Race relations in 20th century Britain Study Guide
- Refugees and asylum seekers in modern Britain Study Guide
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